How To Mail A Letter Or Package Using Stamps.Com (Step-By-Step)
Jan 1, 2009 stamps.com
Stamps.com provides individuals an easy alternative to going to the post office for stamps. Stamps can now be purchased and printed immediately offline from your very own post office that is right on your desktop! But, how does the process work exactly? Here’s how…
Step 1: How To Pay For The Postage
First of all, you will be connected to the internet via the software that is provided by Stamps.com. You pay a monthly fee of $19.99 and when you print the postage, the amount is automatically deducted from your postage account.
Step 2: Selecting Addressee And Calculating Amount Of Postage Needed
Next, you will need to choose the mailing address from your address book. Stamps.com is able to import addresses from Outlook, QuickBooks, as well as many other popular programs. Postage can also be printed from Word, Outlook as well as WordPerfect.
You will then use the 5 lb. digital scale to weigh the packages or envelopes that you will be mailing. This scale is connected directly to your computer and is in use with the Stamps.com software at all times. If for some reason you have heavier packages than 5 lbs., you are able to upgrade to the 25 lb. scale at any given time.
Step 3: Stamps.Com Takes Care Of The Postage Printing
The software will then automatically calculate and begin printing the postage on labels, paper, or envelopes. The delivery address will be verified to ensure it is correct using the official USPS database. This ensures that your package gets delivered accurately and quickly. The recipient can also receive an e-mail from stamps.com that they will be receiving a package soon. This is something that the post office cannot do!
Step 4: Apply Your Postage And Send It Off
You will then apply your postage to your letter or package and schedule a pickup, drop them at the post office, put them in a mailbox, or hand them to your mail carrier at your home. If you are mailing 16 oz. or more packages with postage printed from Stamps.com, the 16 oz. restriction will be overlooked and the package will be dropped off in a collection box for mail.
Stamps.com also automatically keeps a history record of all the postage that you print as well as tracks your packages. This allows you to quickly review a spending report or even print a report for your business files. The tracking aspect of Stamps.com provides you with one-click access to the tracking of a particular package rather than typing in a rather long number to keep up with where your package is.
Stamps.com is an easy way to get your postage to your envelope right from home!
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Stamps.com’s NetStamps Products
Dec 30, 2008 stamps.com
One of Stamps.com most popular products is the NetStamps product. NetStamps is a product that combines the convenience of purchasing stamps with printing the stamps from your home computer. This product is easy to use and is a great way to save money and time driving to the post office. It can also save time in the future! Let’s see how…
NetStamps Have No Expiration Date
NetStamps allows users to print out postage that has no expiration date or restriction and can be printed without a valid mailing or delivery address. This means that users are able to print out a whole sheet of stamps that can be used today, tomorrow, next week, or even next month. It is just like using regular stamps that are bought directly from the post office. These stamps can be used anywhere that a regular stamp can be used including domestic or international mail.
Advantages: Print The Exact Postage Value And Number Of Stamps You Need
On the other hand, if you do not want to print a lot of stamps, just the amount of stamps that you need, this is possible as well. You are able to print the value of the stamp that you need as well as the number of stamps you need. There is no need to print a whole sheet of stamps unless you just prefer to.
Another advantage of this product is that you can print more than one value on one sheet, which means you can kill two birds with one stone. Therefore, you can print regular postage for six or seven different envelope mailings and then on the same sheet, you can print five postages for larger packages to be shipped that would require a higher price of postage.
NetStamps Pricing?
NetStamps pricing varies in the particular type of stamp you are purchasing, but are rather affordable compared to driving to the post office and purchasing stamps there. There are a variety to choose from. Online users of the Stamps.com computer software are able to purchase NetStamps regular sheets or rolls, NetStamps with labels, themed NetStamps, as well as Photo NetStamps.
NetStamps can be used with domestic or international mailings. They are printed just like a regular stamp would be that you would purchase from the post office and is used just like a regular stamp. Print out several at a time or just print out what you need at the current time. It’s easy and convenient to use for anyone that has the Stamps.com PC software installed on their computer.
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